Calhoun Middle vs Denton H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calhoun Middle
Denton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
852 students
Denton H S
Denton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,083 students
| Measure | Calhoun Middle Denton, Texas | Denton H S Denton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #844 of 1,684 | #880 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #8222 of 15,369 | #9605 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 852 | 2,083 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 2,083 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| city | Denton | Denton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calhoun Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 45.3).
- •Denton H S does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Calhoun Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Denton H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 64.8%).
- •Calhoun Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.6).
- •Denton H S is the larger school with 2,083 students compared with 852.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Calhoun Middle better than Denton H S?
On the Success Index (US), Calhoun Middle ranks higher (47.3 vs 45.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Calhoun Middle and Denton H S?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Denton and Denton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calhoun Middle: 852. Denton H S: 2,083. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calhoun Middle and Denton H S rank in Texas?
Calhoun Middle is 844th of 1,684 and Denton H S is 880th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).